Natural Resources Technologies in Geographic Information Systems

Spokane Community College ETPL
This certificate is included in our 2 year Natural Resources associate's degree. However, students may elect to enroll in this certificate on its own if they prefer. This certificate focuses on GIS or Geographic Information Systems. The associate in applied science degree in Natural Resource Management prepares students to work in the forestry area. This program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Two additional options are available: Parks and Recreation or Wildlife Fisheries. The Parks and Recreation option prepares students for park maintenance and/or interpretive positions. The Wildlife/Fisheries option prepares students to perform field sampling as well as habitat restoration work.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,892.00

Total required fees

$384.00

Books and supplies

$80.00

Locations

Spokane

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

30

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

None

Other prerequisites

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Forest Technology/Technician

Completion rate

69%

Employment rate

73%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.50

Typical (median) annual earnings

$30,223.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Forest Technology/Technician

Other Industries

50%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

33%

Retail Trade

17%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
34
Completion rate
69%
Average number of students who completed each year
11
Gender
Male
69%
Female
31%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
88%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
57%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
10%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
79%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%